cloth graining

The all-over patterns imparted to cloth to achieve
a certain effect. Cloth is grained or embossed, as
it is also called, by means of heated flat
embossing plates, when done by the piece, or by
heated engraved rollers when done by the roll.
Grain patterns include rib, wave, ripple, dotted
line, diaper, patterned sand, morocco, sand,
pebble, crackle, frond, and numerous others. (69 , 341 )